Early Day Motions

BARNET FREMANTLE CARE HOMES

That this House notes with concern the reported outbreak of legionella in the Barnet Fremantle Care Homes; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health to commission an independent inquiry into the outbreak to identify the extent of the incidence of legionella amongst residents of the care homes,

INDIA - EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON AFFORDABLE MEDICINES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

That this House notes that the Free Trade Agreement currently being negotiated between India and the EU is nearing finalisation; further notes that the EU is pushing for the inclusion of a number of harmful provisions in the agreement that would undermine India's role as the main provider of afforda

JOHN PASSMORE EDWARDS

That this House notes the 100th anniversary of the death of John Passmore Edwards on 22 April 2011; recognises his contribution to society, as social and political reformer, anti-slavery and peace activist, newspaper owner, hon. Member for Salisbury and philanthropist; furthernotes the contribution

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS RAISED BY PARK HALL JUNIOR SCHOOL

<p>That this House congratulates the School Council of Park Hall Junior School in Walsall for raising their concerns about the environmental impacts of chemical fertilisers; notes that they propose restrictions on the use of chemical fertilisers that can leach from farms and gardens into the water s

AFGHAN POLICE FORCE

That this House recognises the sterling work that is being carried out in training the Afghan Police Force; understands that it is imperative that there is adequate funding not only for the development of the 6 million police academy but also for continued training; and calls on the Secretary of Sta

BBC RADIO TEES

That this House celebrates the work of BBC Radio Tees in serving the communities of Teesside; values its unique role in providing news and information across Middlesbrough, Redcar, Stockton-upon-Tees and Hartlepool; acknowledges, in particular, its service during the recent uncertainty over the futu

TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV IN RWANDA

That this House welcomes the significant improvement in treatment rates for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV in Rwanda over the last decade; notes the importance of integration of TB and HIV services within wider health efforts in the country, particularly in maternity care; acknowledges the benefits that

NEW BUDGET DISPATCH BOX

That this House notes with serious concern the Chancellor of the Exchequer's decision to purchase a new red dispatch box for this year's Budget at a cost of 4,300; believes the Chancellor of the Exchequer could have procured a cheaper alternative to the elaborate box he has chosen; and calls on the

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND

That this House welcomes the Stop the Jewish National Fund (JNF) Campaign launched on 30 March 2011 by the Palestinian Boycott National Committee, the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and others to inform the public about the JNF - Karen Kayemet L'Yis

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLAPSE OF JARVIS RAIL

<p>That this House considers 31 March 2011 a shameful anniversary in the recent history of Britain's railways; recalls that on this day a year ago rail engineering company Jarvis went into administration and 1,200 skilled employees were made redundant without any notice; notes that their families' l

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

That this House calls on the Government to recognise the importance of World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday 2 April 2011; notes that over half a million people in the UK have autism; understands that autism is a serious lifelong and disabling condition; recognises that the right support at the rig

EXTENDING THE DEBT RELIEF (DEVELOPING COUNTRIES) ACT 2010

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to make the landmark Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act 2010 permanent; notes that the Act currently applies only to each part of the United Kingdom and that poor developing countries therefore remain vulnerable to the possibility of being sued

MARINE POLLUTION (S.I., 2011, No. 974)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that theMerchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) (Amendment) Regulations 2011(S.I., 2011, No. 974), dated 28 March 2011, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 March, be annulled.

TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIG ISSUE

That this House recognises that 2011 marks the twentieth anniversary of the first edition of The Big Issue; celebrates the fact that The Big Issue is the country's best known and most successful social enterprise; commends the work that The Big Issue does, and creates, to aid homeless people the len

VOICE4CHANGE ENGLAND AND EQUALITIES ORGANISATIONS AS OFFICE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY'S STRATEGIC PARTNERS

That this House recognises the vital role of black and minority ethnic (BME) voluntary and community organisations in giving voice to and providing services for disadvantaged BME communities; is disappointed that Voice4Change England will lose Office for Civil Society (OCS) strategic partner funding

OIL REFINING IN THE UK

That this House recognises the importance for employment and the national economy of the UK's oil refineries; is concerned about the impact of any further reduction in the number of oil refineries in the UK; notes that of the eight remaining refineries, two are up for sale; further recognises that t

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE POLICE AND VALUE FOR MONEY

That this House applauds the efficiency of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) in protecting the UK's defence assets from terrorist threats, through armed security at key defence sites, as well as protecting Britain's nuclear deterrent and Critical National Infrastructure; believes that MDP officer

COMMUNITY SPORTS FACILITIES AND PREMIER LEAGUE TELEVISION INCOME

That this House notes the Annual Review of the Football Foundation and commends the work it has done over the last 10 years in improving community sports facilities at grassroots level; further notes that the Premier League had a total income of 1.037 billion in 2009-10 of which only 15 million, 1.5

MARKET POSITION OF ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES

That this House notes that Electoral Reform Services (ERS) is a business of the Electoral Reform Society Limited (ERSL); expresses concern at that company's undue dominance of the market for electoral management and balloting services; acknowledges the misgivings of other worthy and innovative firms

DEVOLUTION

leave out from`Wales' to end and add `notes that devolution has been successful in the last decade and has enhanced the Union; further notes that no other country in Europe with asymmetrical devolution has members of the national parliament with differential voting rights; further notes that decidin

TRANSPORT LINKS TO LEEDS-BRADFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

That this House notes that the planned expansion to Leeds-Bradford International Airport (LBIA) is anticipated to lead to an increase in passenger numbers; further notes that Ryanair's decision to increase operations at the airport could increase passenger numbers by 250,000 per year and create 1,00

FLYBE AND REWARDSFIRST MEMBERSHIP SCAMS

That this House notes that Flybe and other companies are assisting scams run by Rewardsfirst.com and Credit Rating Matters by enabling them to access customers' bank details when they are not aware of the contractual agreements they are entering into until three months after purchasing air tickets,

ELEPHANT ANNE AND ROBERTS' SUPER CIRCUS

That this House congratulates Animal Defenders International for its undercover work in filming appalling abuse and ill-treatment of 58-year-old elephant, Anne, belonging to circus owner Bobby Roberts; thanks The Daily Mail for publicising the ill-treatment of the elephant and other animals; calls o

BURMA EARTHQUAKE

That this House notes with grave concern reports of an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 in north east Burma near to the Thai border; sends its sincere condolences to those affected by the fatalities, casualties and destruction of homes and infrastructure; acknowledges the logistical and political challen

CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ

That this House notes the recent visit by the Archbishop of Erbil Bashar Warda to Parliament as a guest of the All-Party Parliamentary group on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq as part of his first visit to the UK hosted by the charity Aid to the Church in Need; further notes his assessment that, in res